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10 (Mostly) Awesome Realities About Sex in Your 40s
Get Pregnant FastBy: Laura JensenAs high school sweethearts, my husband Jake and I have shared 15 years of marriage. You might think that after all this time, things would get a bit stale in the bedroom, but we’ve consistently found…
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Miscarriage, Times Two
Get Pregnant FastParenting | Miscarriage, Times Two By Sarah Thompson Updated: Aug. 3, 2016 Originally Published: Jan. 8, 2014This photo holds a special place in my heart. It captures a beautiful moment between my son and me, yet it masks…
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A Captive Woman’s Clever Pizza Order Leads to a Rescue
Get Pregnant FastIn a remarkable turn of events, a woman in distress managed to signal for help through an online pizza order. The incident, which unfolded in early 2015, saw her cleverly type “call 911” into the special instructions section…
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15 Indications That Your Child May Be Overindulging in Screen Time
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, it can be all too easy to let your child spend a little too much time glued to screens. Whether it’s to get a moment of peace or to tackle those never-ending household tasks, screen…
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A Mom’s Day Out at Target: A Well-Deserved Escape
Get Pregnant FastYou’ve tackled your share of toddler tantrums and wiped enough noses to fill a small swimming pool. And let’s not even talk about that mysterious stain on the living room carpet. You’ve earned a break—perhaps a full day…
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Arguing in Favor of Raising Confident Kids
Get Pregnant FastWhen I was a child, I couldn’t help but be enchanted by fairy tales like Snow White. Now, as a mom, I realize that my obsession with beauty runs deeper than I ever imagined. Before you roll your…
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Is Parenting Through Benign Neglect Really a Bad Idea?
Get Pregnant FastFifteen years ago, before I embarked on my parenting journey, I had a conversation with a friend’s mother, a highly respected judge. I asked her how she successfully raised her children, who turned out to be well-rounded and…
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Dear Partner: Here’s What I Truly Want for My Birthday
Get Pregnant FastAs a devoted mother, I cherish my kids deeply. However, on my special day, I have a few requests that would mean the world to me. Here’s the lowdown on what I’d like to see: Some Time Away…
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What It’s Like to Visit Your Retired Parents in Boca Raton
Get Pregnant FastThey refer to it as “God’s Waiting Room.”Upon my arrival at my parents’ new residence in sunny South Florida last week, they ushered me over to the clubhouse, a staple of the gated communities designed for those aged…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant Fast I won’t sugarcoat it—I’ve been yearning for my girl Ella this summer (yes, Ella Harper and I are on a first-name basis). At first, I thought it was a bit odd—maybe I was just trying to escape my mundane routine and dream of a more thrilling life like hers. But then it…
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Why Santa Will Always Be Part of Our Family Tradition
Get Pregnant Fast When I think back to my childhood, the figure of Santa Claus looms large in my family’s holiday celebrations. My parents truly embraced the enchantment of the season, going to great lengths to craft magical experiences for my two brothers and me. One of the highlights was an annual visit from Santa…
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From One Rage Cleaner to Another: Feels Good, Doesn’t It?
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the infamous “rage clean.” You know the drill: one minute, everything is fine, and the next, you’re on your hands and knees, vacuuming up that random rock your child decided to bring inside—only to leave it on the floor for days. At first, it didn’t bother you, but now, seeing that…
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Spirited, Emotional, or Difficult Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be an incredible journey filled with joy, but for those raising spirited, emotional, or challenging children, it can often feel like an uphill battle. My first experience with this was when my daughter, Lily, now 20, was born. She was an exceptionally colicky baby, crying incessantly for nearly the first…
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17 Essential Lessons for My Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Sons, As you grow into young men, I have countless lessons to share with you about life, strength, and respect—both for women and for yourselves. But today, I want to focus on some fundamental truths that, while not the most profound, will certainly make your lives easier as you navigate the…
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13 Thoughts Moms Have While at the Orthodontist
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom, I find myself spending about an hour every couple of months at the orthodontist’s office. By my calculations, this will total around 72 hours by the time my third child completes their orthodontic journey. Despite the frequency of these visits, I can’t help but be plagued by the same…
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13 Essential Lessons About Money I Want to Share with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my kids on a trip to my grandmother’s hometown in the Mississippi Delta. They were fascinated by the house she grew up in and the stories of her childhood antics, including dancing on the icebox in her parents’ grocery store. But what struck them the most was the stark…
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Navigating Swearing in Preschoolers: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast It was a typical afternoon, and my 4-year-old daughter, Mia, and I were enjoying a quiet moment in the bank drive-thru, eagerly discussing which flavor of lollipop she would get today. Just then, the dreaded moment arrived: the bank tube returned empty, containing nothing but a receipt. I took a deep breath…